Genoa CFC vs Bologna FC 1909, Serie A 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Genoa CFC vs Bologna FC 1909 — Serie A at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
- Genoa CFC 38 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
- Bologna FC 1909 38 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniele Doveri
- Assistant 1 Davide Imperiale
- Assistant 2 Alessio Berti
3 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 3.7 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Internazionale Milano | 38 | 87 |
| 2 | SSC Napoli | 38 | 76 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 38 | 73 |
| 4 | Como 1907 | 38 | 71 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 38 | 70 |
| 6 | Juventus FC | 38 | 69 |
| 7 | Atalanta BC | 38 | 59 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 38 | 56 |
| 9 | SS Lazio | 38 | 54 |
| 10 | Udinese Calcio | 38 | 50 |
| 11 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 38 | 49 |
| 12 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Torino FC | 38 | 45 |
| 14 | Cagliari Calcio | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 38 | 42 |
| 16 | Genoa CFC | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | US Lecce | 38 | 38 |
| 18 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 19 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 20 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Bologna FC 1909 | H | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Oct | Atalanta BC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 28 Sep | Juventus FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 21 Sep | Venezia FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Sep | AS Roma | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Sep | Hellas Verona FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Genoa CFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Oct | Parma Calcio 1913 | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Oct | Liverpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Sep | Atalanta BC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | AC Monza | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Sep | FK Shakhtar Donetsk | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Genoa CFC | Bologna FC 1909 | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #8 |
| 41 | Points | 56 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 10 / 11 / 17 | W / D / L | 16 / 8 / 14 |
| 41 | Scored | 49 |
| 51 | Conceded | 46 |
| -10 | GD | +3 |
| 1.08 | PPG | 1.47 |
| 26% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
59%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Genoa CFC are 16th (41 pts). Bologna FC 1909 are 8th (56 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Stadio Luigi Ferraris that hosts another battle between Genoa CFC and Bologna FC 1909.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Genoa CFC and Bologna FC 1909 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Alberto Gilardino will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Genoa CFC in their 3-5-1-1 trying to find a way past Bologna FC 1909's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 25' Juan Miranda has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 30' A quiet spell here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Bologna FC 1909 seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 35' Jesper Karlsson, a Sweden , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 37' Assisted by Nikola Moro with the perfectly-timed delivery and Riccardo Orsolini makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 42' Giovanni Fabbian has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 485 appearances.
- 46' Another change for Genoa CFC made on 46 minute. Alessandro Marcandalli leaves to be changed by Brooke Norton-Cuffy.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 56' Jens Odgaard does the damage! The net is bulging and Bologna FC 1909 surge ahead!
- 61' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Genoa CFC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 62' Fresh legs for Bologna FC 1909! Jesper Karlsson comes on to replace Benjamin Dominguez.
- 64' Genoa CFC receives a card for a hard tackle on 64.
- 65' A change in the Genoa CFC ranks — Morten Thorsby exits the field as Patrizio Masini enters on 65.
- 70' The energy levels are beginning to show. Alberto Gilardino might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 73' Andrea Pinamonti has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 73 minutes.
- 76' The whistle greets Santiago Castro as he departs to be replaced by Thijs Dallinga.
- 81' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 82' Morten Frendrup makes way for David Ankeye at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Genoa CFC.
- 85' Andrea Pinamonti doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 86' A moment of madness from Andrea Pinamonti on 86 minutes earns him a card. Genoa CFC will be frustrated.
- 90' A tactical swap from Bologna FC 1909 — Emil Holm on, Riccardo Orsolini off on 90 minutes.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Genoa CFC Lineups
3-5-1-1Starting XI
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 20
- 19
-
72
Filippo Melegoni ↓ Jeff Ekhator 46'
-
32
Morten Frendrup ↓ David Ankeye 82'
- 22
- 23
- 33
- 27
Bench
- 11
- 47
- 14
- 8
-
59
Alessandro Zanoli ↑ 65'
-
15
Brooke Norton-Cuffy ↑ 46'
- 55
- 39
- 99
-
30
David Ankeye ↑ 82'
-
73
Patrizio Masini ↑ 65'
-
21
Jeff Ekhator ↑ 46'
- 69
Coach
Alberto Gilardino
Bologna FC 1909 Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3
- 33
- 8
-
7
Riccardo Orsolini ↓ Emil Holm 90'
-
21
Jens Odgaard ↓ Giovanni Fabbian 76'
- 31
- 6
- 15
- 34
- 9
- 30
Bench
- 22
- 1
- 29
- 26
-
24
Thijs Dallinga ↑ 76'
- 82
-
10
Jesper Karlsson ↑ 62'
-
2
Emil Holm ↑ 90'
- 18
- 23
-
80
Giovanni Fabbian ↑ 76'
- 16
Coach
Vincenzo Italiano
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vitinha | 2 |
| Domenico Criscito | 2 |
| Mattia Destro | 2 |
| Riccardo Orsolini | 2 |
| Andrea Pinamonti | 2 |
| Gianluca Scamacca | 2 |
| Lorenzo Venturino | 2 |
| Lukas Lerager | 1 |
Head to Head
Genoa CFC Form
Bologna FC 1909 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.33
Genoa CFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
Bologna FC 1909 xG
I would bet for:
Genoa CFC or Bologna FC 1909 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Genoa CFC or Draw
63%
Draw or Bologna FC 1909
65%
Genoa CFC or Bologna FC 1909
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bologna FC 1909 win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 2
8.4%
0 – 1
8%
0 – 0
8%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 0
7.1%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Genoa CFC
| Handicap | Genoa CFC covers | Push | Bologna FC 1909 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Bologna FC 1909 keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

